Why the Creators of Broadway’s ‘Topdog/Underdog’ Think the Play Has a Superpower

Rihanna has finally returned to the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first time in over five years, with her new song Lift Me Up.The song - which is featured on the soundtrack for the highly-anticipated Marvel sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - debuted at #2 on the singles charts for the tracking week spanning October 28 through November 3, via Billboard. It was the first time Rihanna cracked the singles charts since being featured in DJ Khaled's 2017 track Wild Thoughts with Bryson Tiller, though she couldn't top Taylor Swift, whose Anti-Hero remained atop the chart for the second week in a row.  Rihanna returns: Rihanna has finally returned to the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first time in over five years, with her new song Lift Me Up Charts: The song - which is featured on the soundtrack for the highly-anticipated Marvel sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - debuted at #2 on the singles charts for the tracking week spanning October 28 through November 3, via Billboard Lift Me Up tallied 48.1 million in radio audience impressions, 26.2 million streams and 23,000 units sold in its first week, after debuting October 28.The track is the 34-year-old singer's 32nd Billboard 100 top 10 hit, the fifth most by any artist or group in the history of the Billboard charts, behind The Beatles (34), Madonna (38), Swift (40) and Drake (59). Lift Me Up also landed in the second spot on the Streaming Songs chart, third on Digital Song Sales and sixth on Radio Songs.

Jimmy Kimmel wasted no time on his late-night talk show addressing Donald Trump’s attacks over the weekend. The former President of the United States said in a rally that Kimmel’s show was “dead” because Republicans stopped watching him. You can watch Kimmel’s monologue in the video posted above.

Is he the next Mikel Arteta? Or is he really just Pedro Caixinha with a Dutch accent?

‘Goal-hungry’ Louise Moult admits he has lost sleep over disallowed goals since returning to Motherwell, but hopes he’s now off the mark.

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin reckons the Scottish top flight should do away with artificial pitches.

Two weeks today Australia will kick-off their World Cup campaign against holders France in Al Wakrah. But for Aaron Mooy the preparation has been going on for months back in the east end of Glasgow.

< 1 min read Five years ago, the Polish couple Jakub Kwieciński and Dawid Mycek got married in Portugal. Since then, they have been fighting for the marriage to be recognized in their home country and now Poland’s Supreme Court has given recognition to the fight.

Baywatch actor David Charvet and his son Shaya were spotted at the side of the road in Malibu Monday, where they appeared to offer help to a woman who was trapped in a Prius following a car accident.The Lyon, France-born Charvet, 50, and his son, 14 - who he shares along with daughter Heaven Rain, 15, with ex-wife Brooke Burke, 51 - were among a handful of good Samaritans spotted pulled over alongside first responders amid efforts to extricate the passenger from the vehicle.Charvet was clad in a black puffy Nike hooded coat with blue jeans and a black cap that read 'Heroes Motors.'  The latest: Baywatch actor David Charvet, 50, and his son Shaya, 14, were spotted at the side of the road in Malibu Monday, where they appeared to offer help to a woman who was trapped in a Prius following a car accidentShaya was seen wearing a zip-up hooded coat with black pants and white trainers.  The father and son were among the people congregated at the roadside scene. The Baywatch alum earlier this year spoke about how he willingly walked away from a successful Hollywood career in order to spend more time with his children.  The French-born former actor and pop star - who played Matt Brody on the beach rescue drama from 1992-1996 - said in an interview with Page Six he 'reinvented' himself to be the 'father I wanted to be.''That means that you put your kids to bed every night and you wake up (when they wake up),' he said.   Focused: The Lyon, France-born Charvet and his son were among a handful of good Samaritans spotted pulled over at the scene of the roadside incident  On the scene: A person appeared to be trying to help the driver out of the wrecked vehicle  Emergency: A number of good Samaritans were huddled around the driver's

Elisabeth Moss and Yvonne Strahovski made fashionable appearances as they attended The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Finale premiere in Los Angeles earlier Monday evening. The Mad Men alum and Chuck actress, both 40, led other stars and fellow cast members as they celebrated the fifth season coming to a close.  The award-winning show will air its finale episode later this week on November 9, and Yvonne hinted recently to People that the ending won't exactly be a happy one.  Talented duo: Elisabeth Moss and Yvonne Strahovski, both 40, led stars at The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Finale event in Los Angeles earlier MondayElisabeth kept her look chic and feminine, opting for a black, floral-patterned dress as she walked the red carpet.  The long-sleeved ensemble fell down towards her ankles on the either side, and the top portion of the dress was left unbuttoned. She slipped into a pair of open-toed, silver heels that were secured with thin straps around her ankles. The beauty, who plays the character of June in the show, appeared to be in high spirits as she celebrated The Handmaid's Tale season finale with her other co-stars.   Taking photos: The Mad Men alum was seen taking a quick snap next to a poster of her character, June Celebrating the finale: The star took a few memorable photos at the special event that recognized the upcoming season finale Elisabeth's blonde hair was parted to the side, and flowed down past her shoulders in natural, light waves. The Shining Girls star kept her accessories simplistic, and donned a dangly pair of gold-colored earrings. Yvonne opted for stylish comfort as she arrived at the star-studded event, and wore a form-fitting gray jumpsuit made of warm material. The Dexter actress added a thick

An IT expert who worked for a company providing services to the UK Government was caught with a ­sickening stash of child abuse films.

Alanis Morrissette released a statement about her sudden departure from a performance with Olivia Rodrigo during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night.The 48-year-old singer was slated to perform the Carly Simon classic You're So Vain alongside 19-year-old pop star Olivia Rodrigo at the ceremony, filmed at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles before the ceremony airs on HBO later this month. Morissette clarified that she had no issues with Rodrigo or other performers such as Dolly Parton, Janet Jackson, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Pink, Brandi Carlile and Sara Bareilles... though she hinted her departure was due to sexist and disrespectful behavior from the production team.

Millie Bobby Brown shared that one of her biggest acting goals is to someday portray Britney Spears in a biopic about the singer's tumultuous life.The 18-year-old Stranger Things star's admission came during a chat in the back of a car on Monday's episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.Drew, 47, also bonded with over having started their careers as child actors before graduation to more adult roles.  Goals: Millie Bobby Brown, 18, shared on Monday's episode of The Drew Barrymore Show that she dreams of playing Britney Spears in a biopic someday'What would you like to do next?' Drew asked toward the end of their in-car interview, adding that it could be after Stranger Things wraps up or even years down the line.'I wanna play a real person,' Millie replied, adding that she wanted to portray Britney Spears. 'I think her story, first of all, resonates with me,' the Enola Holmes actress explained.She said the two shared the experience of 'growing up in public,' and Millie suggested she detected similar feelings when she would watch old interviews with the pop superstar.  Been there: 'I think her story, first of all, resonates with me,' the Enola Holmes actress explained.

Cher looked shockingly youthful as she arrived in a leather ensemble seemingly inspired by one of her most iconic looks at the 2022 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards in New York City on Monday.The 76-year-old beauty looked years younger than her true age in a dress with a top designed to mimic a leather biker jacket that seemed indebted to the music video for her hit 1989 single If I Could Turn Back Time.The songstress walked the red carpet in her age-defying ensemble after confirming her romance with her toyboy music producer boyfriend Alexander Edwards who, at 36, is 40 years her junior. Turned back time! Cher looked years younger than 76 as she arrived Monday at the CFDA Awards in NYC with a black leather look seemingly inspired by her If I Could Turn Back Time music video from 1989 Cher's edgy top featured the off-center zipper of a biker jacket, though the top was pulled down to reveal her shoulders.She paid tribute to 1980s fashion by scrunching up her sleeves to her forearms, and she put her zipper down at half-mast to highlight her cleavage.   The Moonstruck star complemented the jacket with a long black skirt that had a modest train, though she held it up in her hand while posing on the red carpet.The mononymous singer and actor (born Cherilyn Sarkisian) had a high slit on her skirt that showed off her trim legs and was pinned together with two diagonal cross pins.

Kim Kardashian was a supportive friend as she cheered on her stylish BFF, LaLa Anthony, as they arrived at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City earlier Monday evening. The reality star, 42, was pictured whipping out her phone to film Lala and appeared to be excitedly calling out her pal's name. The former MTV star, 40, and the SKIMS founder have maintained a close bond throughout their nearly 14 years of friendship.  Radiant: LaLa Anthony, 40, opted for an eye-catching Rick Owens gown and was cheered on by her best friend, Kim Kardashian, 42, as they both arrived at the CFDA Fashion Awards in NYC earlier Monday  LaLa was positively radiant as she stepped out to enter the crowded venue and opted for an eye-catching, Rick Owens white gown that fell down towards the ground.  The one-shoulder dress contained a long-sleeved portion on the left arm along with a short, elegant train on the back. The figure-hugging gown showcased her fit physique, while giving a glimpse of a pair of open-toed, white platform heels. As LaLa stepped onto the crowded sidewalk, her best friend, Kim, cheered her on from inside her own vehicle while filming the special moment.   Supportive: Kim was pictured taking out her phone and cheering on her BFF as the former MTV star arrived at the Manhattan venue  Happy moment: The former MTV star was pictured happily calling out to the reality star in response LaLa was seen happily shouting out to Kim in response and embraced the fun moment. The beauty accessorized her look with a layered gold bracelet on her right wrist, along with a pair of gold-hooped earrings to add a pop of color to the ensemble. The star's dark hair was parted in the middle and pulled back into a sleek, tight low bun. She carried a

Twenty years after it first arrived to shake up a complacent Broadway and make a Pulitzer Prize winner of its author Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog has lost none of its vitality and power and cunning. Director Kenny Leon proves that in a vibrant new production opening tonight at the Golden Theatre.

Gordon Cox Theater Editor The new musical “Kimberly Akimbo” has already beguiled New York critics. Now it has to win over Broadway audiences.  Based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2001 play of the same name, “Kimberly Akimbo” is the story of a teenage girl who is aging so rapidly, she appears to be a woman in her 60s. The musical, which premiered at the Atlantic Theater Company last winter, picked up awards from nearly every organization that hands them out, including the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. And it’s not surprising: Avoiding the usual Broadway spectacle, the intimate play instead sidles up to its heartbreaking conceit with sucker-punch poignance and oddball comedy.  

Gordon Cox Theater Editor Each year, Variety compiles a list of Broadway stars on the rise. This year, Variety fill fete this round-up of stage actors, directors and writers at its Business of Broadway Breakfast presented by City National Bank will take place on Oct.

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will present AAFCA Salutes Broadway on Monday, October 17th at the Lamb’s Club in the heart of New York’s theater district.

William Earl “Death of a Salesman” actor Wendell Pierce, “The Piano Lesson” director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and “Till” star John Douglas Thompson are among the honorees set for the inaugural Salute to Broadway presented by the African American Film Critics Association. The event is set for Oct. 17 at The Lambs Club in the heart of Midtown’s theater district. “It’s no secret that some of our greatest actors have come from the stage or have tested their chops on it,” said Gil Robertson, co-founder of AAFCA. “Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis are just a handful of our beloved icons for which this was true, with Tony winners Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren and Myles Frost among those continuing that legacy. As a reliable pipeline for outstanding Black talent in front of the camera as well as behind it, Hollywood has benefited greatly from this esteemed training ground and AAFCA Salutes Broadway celebrates that rich heritage.”